Plus-Size-Diva

You know, I spent an entire day last week shopping for a dress for a friend’s wedding. Needless to say I came home empty handed and ended up wearing a nice set of dress pants to the wedding. I found that many of the dresses made me look short and plumpy..which mind you, I am…lol BUT I wanted something that didn’t make me look like I was sporting a 7 month pregnant tummy…Diane has some really good advice on shopping for dresses this year. Be sure to visit her link as the site has some really cute dresses to choose from!

Plus Size Dresses, hug the right curves and hide the ones you don’t like.

Finally designers have started to create the right dresses for the curvy plus size girl, and yet are fashionable and make you feel great.

If you are a plus size girl, who has given up on shopping for any nice plus size dresses, or any clothes for that matter, and have resorted to the baggy t-shirts and sweat shirts, then it is time to dust yourself off and get yourself out there.

Many retailers have setup plus size departments, since they have realized that over 65% of North American women are considered plus size (size 14 and up) and yet, many retailers would display and stock single digit sized outfits and dresses. No wonder we would get stuck with the shapeless tent!

There are specialty plus size fashion stores, as well as retailers including plus size fashions in their departments. This is good for their bottom line, but no so good for your wallet, as you will find all kinds of nice outfits to make you feel great!

Change your shopping habits, and start accepting invites to those parties and galas, as you will be going to the ball this year. Check out this years plus size evening wear, especially nice, chic and trendy. Designers have figured out fashions that hug the right curves. But like anyone who goes shopping for clothes, you need to figure out the parts you want to enhance, and the parts you don’t.

Find a sparkly dress and wear some heels, it will enhance your legs, and your dress. Find some great accessories too, scarves, purses, shoes. These will all help to make you feel good. Designers have created styles, that suit the plus size girl, no more tugging at too tight waistlines, or pulling at too tight sleeves. Check out the styles, especially some of the flared sleeves and dresses, these fit well. Go shopping and check out the parties this year.

PLUS SIZE DRESSES click the link and get shopping online this year for that perfect dress. Designers are creating great form fitting plus size dresses to make you feel great. Article and website by Diane Palmer.

I was out hunting for some good articles to stick up here, and found this one. It’s a tad bit long…but well worth the read!

Do you ever find yourself apologising for your size? It is a sad fact of life that many women do these days. We’ve become indoctrinated into thinking that big is bad and thin is beautiful, and that the emaciated waifs we see in the media have the perfect must have figure

Yet, history shows it’s actually big women that men find most attractive. The works of Renaissance masters like Botticelli and Rubens show that even the Medieval female was the object of immense fascination and scrutiny. Yet, the women immortalised on these ancient canvases little resemble the super slim celebrities of the modern age. Rather, Renaissance women are often depicted as gloriously full figured, with full bosoms, ample tummies and large bottoms.

Yet, they were still celebrated as objects of beauty… (more…)

Just wanted to share an article I found and though you all might like:

Pick any media source and what do you see? Super thin models who appear to eat a single bread crumb as their total caloric intake each day. This can be discouraging if you are a full figured woman. Don’t let it be! You can be just as beautiful as them.

Most of us women focus obsessively on our outfits because we believe a particular look will get across a point we are trying to make. A sexy black dress will show off our smoldering, seductive side. A correctly cut skirt suit will show off our professional side. As you well know, there seems to be a look for just about every occasion.

Make no mistake. The outfit you wear does go a long way to making a particular impression. That being said, there are two parts to the process. The second is how you carry yourself. Some call this attitude, but it is really about confidence.

A woman who feels sexy, will be sexy. It is as simple as that. Why? Attitude shows through in everything we do. It always has and it always will. Any piece of clothing is only as attractive as the woman wearing it. Attraction is all about attitude. Many women think attitude really only applies to men. It doesn’t. It applies to women just as much.

Picture in your mind a woman in a black cocktail dress. Is she sexy and the focus of men or not? The answer depends largely on her attitude which is conveyed by her body language. If she is “mousy” and passive, her body language will be in contrast to the attitude of the dress and she simply is not going to look good. If, on the other hand, she is confident, her body language will convey that and the dress will look great as an accessory to her overall beauty.

You are who you are. If you are plus size, you can do two things – lose weight or accept yourself. Even if you decide to lose weight, you still are going to be plus size for a bit and you still are going to want to look good. You can. It is all about being comfortable with yourself and confident. Any man would be lucky to have you. Don’t forget that. Also, don’t sabotage yourself by wearing outfits that are too small. Get clothes that fit or you will look like you are trying to hard.

Beauty is an equal opportunity thing. You don’t have to be a rail thin supermodel to have it. You can be plus size and just as beautiful. You just have to be confident and believe in yourself.

Tiffany Hart writes informative articles for DivaBras.com – your online resource for beautiful plus size lingerie that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

So one of my favorite places to shop is Lane Bryant. After several years of driving over an hour away to go shopping, they put one in right here in our new mall. I was super excited…now broke all of the time, but excited…

I was surprised to see that their primary colors for Spring are orange and purple. What was so surprising, I guess I should be a bit more specific, was that it seemed like 75% of their clothing (dresses, shirts, skirts etc) were all either orange and purple or some shade of orange and purple. As much as I like orange and purple….I don’t like it enough to wear it every day.

Now don’t get me wrong, they had a few t-shirts that were grey, black, white, etc..but their new styles that came in are the primary ones I am speaking about.

They did have some really nice stuff, but I was a bit disappointed by the color schemes…so needless to say I didn’t buy anything.

If you need some really good fitting jeans, I recommend their right fit jeans. I have a big butt….lmao yep I said that, and I have trouble finding jeans that fit in the rear and in the waist, but the right fit jeans fit like they are suppose to. The only thing I recommend, if you are short like me, I am 5′3, don’t buy the petite…I hate to say it, but when I wear the petite fit jeans, I think they make me look heavier because of the way they are cut. I prefer to wear flare or bootcut jeans and with the petites they seem to make me look heavy all the way down. So I buy the average or regular even though they are a bit long, they look better. Gives me a reason to wear my sexy heels…lol

I have found a couple coupons I thought I would post in case you plan to do any online shopping:

Back By Popular Demand! All Right Fit Pants & Jeans Are $29.99 Each at LaneBryant.com! This Offer is Now Through 03-22-09.

and

Receive 15% off your entire online order at Lane Bryant! Use promo code 000159470 at checkout. Expires 04-28-09. Shop Now.

Happy Shopping!

THE BRIDAL SALON OF MACY’S-NORTH STATE STREET SPOTLIGHTS DESIGNER GOWNS FOR FULL FIGURED BRIDES WITH BARA LUXE by MARIMO USA TRUNK SHOW

The full figured bride will finally be able to try on the gown of her dreams before she commits to ordering it. On January 23rd and 24th, 2009, the Bridal Salon of Macy’s will host a trunk show specifically for the full figured bride. This first-time event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Bara Luxe by Marimo USA is a collection of beautifully designed couture gowns that showcase some of the most sophisticated and flattering silhouettes to ensure a proper fit for a full figured bride.

Bridal gown sample sizes have typically been a diminutive 6 or 8, sometimes a 10 but that left out the bride who was size 16 and over. This full figure customer was deprived of seeing how she would look in her selection before her first fitting. Enter Bara Luxe by Marimo USA. This couture bridal collection is designed with proper proportions and features gowns that specifically cater to
the special needs of a plus size bride. This collection comes in luxurious fabrics and laces and will provide bridal
retailers such as Macy’s with a larger sample for brides to try on. For the first time, Macy’s can offer the full figured customer the opportunity to try on her dream dress before she orders it.

WHO/WHAT: The Bridal Salon of Macy’s will host a trunk show of full figure couture bridal gowns at their location featuring bridal gowns by BARA LUXE by Marimo USA.

On January 23rd and 24th, Bara Luxe will provide size 16W, 20W, 24W and 28W samples for try ons. In addition, consumers will also be given 10% off gowns that are ordered during the show. Price of gowns range from $1,500 to $4,000.

WHEN: January 23rd & 24th, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday

WHERE: The Bridal Salon of Macy’s
111 North State Street, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 22314
312-782-3545

Yvonne McClendon, Director of Marimo USA, will provide background information about Bara Luxe and help the bride with her choice as well as wedding plan advice. Yvonne has held various positions in the wedding/bridal industry for 20 years and has been a radio host and author on the subject.

Bara Luxe designer Sakairi will also be on hand to answer any questions that women might have.

For additional information please contact:
Erica Linden Fineberg erica@finebergpublicity.com
Danielle Kappel danielle@finebergpublicity.com
(212) 686-7820

For more information or color images of the collection, please feel free to
contact me.
Best,
Danielle

I found a really great site for plus size formal wear. I know that finding beautiful gowns in a plus size can be hard. So I thought I would share this site: http://www.plussizebridal.com/

As you can see they also have plus size wedding gowns, brides maid dresses, etc..

I like to promote sites like this because they actually use Plus size models to showcase their clothing.

If you have the need for formal wear…please check out their site!

I found this Press Release and wanted to share it with you all! It’s exciting to know that designers are starting to take notice that us beautiful big women deserve the same stylish clothing as the rest of the world! If you haven’t already stumbled acrossed www.Cherished-Woman.com you should go there and check out some of the designer clothing they carry! They have some fabulous things!

In the past plus size women were given limited options when it came to dressing like their thinner peers. But thanks to national body image campaigns like the popular Dove Girls and the emergence of plus size celebrities like Nikki Blonsky of Hairspray, Mo’Nique, and American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, plus size women are embracing their curves. Their new confidence has created a demand for trendy plus size clothes that has women’s plus size apparel sales soaring to over 76B this year, up from 60B last year. (more…)

If you live or like to shop in New York, you should check out Lee Lee’s Valise. They are offering a 10% off coupon this month! Who doesn’t like to save a little when buying these ultra trendy clothes!!

10% off at Lee Lee’s this month. Click on the link below to get and print out the coupon and bring it with you: http://leeleesvalise.com/coupon.htm

Ok so being volumptuous has its challenges…

One I recently had to face was buying a swimsuit. I have promised my girls a vacation to the beach this summer and I am not going to be wearing shots and a tshirt while there! So I set out to find me an affordable, sexy swimsuit.

I was a little disappointed at first. I couldn’t believe that some places are charging nearly $200 for a plus sized swimsuit! (more…)

Sorry for all of you New Yorkers that read my blog…I was away for the weekend or I would have posted this sooner!

New York’s Full-Figured Fashionistas Now Have a Boutique to Call Their Own

Wednesday, May 02, 2007……….Join us on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 from 1pm – 8pm for the Grand Opening Celebration of Lee Lee’s Valise, a boutique which only caters to the fashion conscious average-sized American Woman (12 – 24).

The majority of American women average a size 14. It is very apparent that many boutiques have ignored the “normal sized” women. In comes Lee Lee’s Valise. (more…)